Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chillicothe Ross County Airport (KRZT)

Lat: 39.44°NLon: 83.02°WElev: 725ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	17°F (-8°C)
Last update	30 Dec 5:35 pm EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Lucasville OH

Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Wednesday
High: 37 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow
New Year's Day
High: 31 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 42 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

A slight chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 21. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.